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Experience Exciting Things to Do in Indianapolis

During your stay at the Country Inn & Suites, Indianapolis Airport South, take time to visit a number of nearby attractions in the city. Cheer on your favorite NASCAR driver at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway or don your blue and white for an exciting Indianapolis Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indiana’s capital city has also become a cultural center, home to renowned attractions like the Indiana State Museum, the Indianapolis Zoo and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. The kids will also love an afternoon spent at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Family Entertainment:

Indianapolis Zoo (8 miles)This 64-acre zoo is home to more than 1,600 animals living among five exhibits: Flights of Fancy, Forests, Oceans, Deserts and Plains. Don’t miss touring the three acres of stunning natural scenery at White River Gardens, too. Phone: +1 (317) 630-2001

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (9.8 miles)Spend a few hours exploring Chinese culture, catching a glimpse of dinosaur skeletons and learning about life aboard the International Space Station at this popular museum for all ages. Phone: +1 (317) 334-3322

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (8 miles)Pack noise-canceling headphones and binoculars and prepare for a heart-pumping race at this nearby speedway, where the Indy 500 takes place each year.Phone: +1 (317) 492-8500

Lucas Oil Stadium (8.1 miles)Home to the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium hosts exciting football games every fall, along with concerts, soccer games and more. Phone: +1 (317) 262-8600

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art (9.5 miles)The world-renowned Eiteljorg Museum showcases Western art as well as Native American and other cultural works. View pieces by artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe and Kay WalkingStick. Phone: +1 (317) 636-9378

Indianapolis Museum of Art (14.6 miles)With a collection featuring an astounding 54,000 pieces from across the globe and spanning 5,000 years, this museum mesmerizes guests around every corner. Phone: +1 (317) 920-2660